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KMID : 0363320200410050811
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2020 Volume.41 No. 5 p.811 ~ p.820
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A Case Report of Gait Disturbance in a Patient with Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Induced by Secondary Parkinsonism Treated with Korean Medicine
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Choi In-Woo
Yang Ji-Hye
Chae In-Cheol
Kim Chan-Young
Ryu Ju-Young
Jung Eun-Sun
Kim Yoon-Sik
Seol In-Chan
Yoo Ho-Ryong
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Abstract
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Objective: The aim of this study was to report the effectiveness of traditional Korean medicine treatment of a gait disturbance in a patient with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus induced by secondary Parkinsonism.
Methods: The patient was treated with Korean herbal medicine (Yukmijihwang-tang-gami), acupuncture, moxibustion, and rehabilitation exercise. The gait of the patient was evaluated by the 10 m Walk Test, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, 360° turning test, Functional Ambulatory Category (FAC), and GAITRite.
Results: After 20 days of traditional Korean medicine treatment, we observed improvement in the symptoms of the gait disturbance.
Conclusion: Traditional Korean medicine treatment might be effective in the treatment of gait disturbance in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus induced by secondary Parkinsonism.
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KEYWORD
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case report, gait disturbance, normal pressure hydrocephalus, Parkinsonism, Korean traditional medicine
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